2805 CHICAGO AVE — Polk County parcel 7923.31.478.004
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Polk County · 2026 tax sale · GovEase lot 1340last year's list
2805 CHICAGO AVE
DES MOINES IA 50317
7923.31.478.004 · alt 060.00540.000.000
Redemption likelihoodHigh
Likely to redeem — favors the interest-yield play.
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$149
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$14k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 92strong
$1 of debt secures $92 of asset
Lot
0.10 ac
4,422 sf · 313 ft perimeter
Opportunity
Measured scores — use the one that matches your goal.
Redemption yieldrecommended
If the owner redeems, you keep 2%/mo interest (§447.1) — the investment play.
Base7
Vacant / land only+6
Low assessed value (<$25k)+9
Chronic (5+ delinquent years)+6
Total28
Acquire the deed
If the owner never redeems, you can acquire the property — the acquisition play.
Base1
Vacant / land only+1
Low assessed value (<$25k)+1
Total3
Risk flagsRepeat delinquentVacant / land onlyFederal liens not checkedSpecial assessments not checkedOwner's mail goes to the property
Flags reflect only what public county data exposes — an absent flag is not a guarantee. Items marked "not checked" need manual verification.
Tax-sale history
12 certificates · Treasurer
Chronicredeemed 12 of 12 resolved · median 147 days to redeem · 12 delinquent years (1998–2023)
Tax year 2023Redeemedcert 2025-0115
Sold Jun 16, 2025 for $127 · redeemed Mar 16, 2026 (273 days)
Paid $312 to redeem · $41 interest to the certificate holder · by THOMAS, THOMAS E
Tax year 2022Redeemedcert 2024-1695
Sold Jun 17, 2024 for $127 · redeemed Feb 3, 2025 (231 days)
Paid $305 to redeem · $36 interest to the certificate holder · by THOMAS, THOMAS E
Tax year 2021Redeemedcert 2023-1617
Sold Jun 21, 2023 for $126 · redeemed Aug 16, 2023 (56 days)
Paid $155 to redeem · $9 interest to the certificate holder · by THOMAS, THOMAS E
Tax year 2014Redeemedcert 2014-537
Sold Jun 16, 2014 for $200 · redeemed Jul 1, 2014 (15 days)
Paid $209 to redeem · $9 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2012Redeemedcert 2012-579-12
Sold Jun 18, 2012 for $176 · redeemed Feb 13, 2013 (240 days)
Paid $67 to redeem · $47 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2010Redeemedcert 2010-797-11
Sold Jun 21, 2010 for $162 · redeemed Sep 29, 2010 (100 days)
Paid $36 to redeem · $16 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2009Redeemedcert 2009-1076-10
Sold Jun 15, 2009 for $158 · redeemed Jun 29, 2009 (14 days)
Paid $24 to redeem · $4 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2007Redeemedcert 2007-783-07
Sold Jun 18, 2007 for $65 · redeemed Jul 17, 2007 (29 days)
Paid $24 to redeem · $4 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2006Redeemedcert 2006-866-06
Sold Jun 19, 2006 for $110 · redeemed Dec 29, 2006 (193 days)
Paid $43 to redeem · $23 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2003Redeemedcert 2003-1004-02
Sold Jun 16, 2003 for $173 · redeemed Apr 16, 2004 (305 days)
Paid $80 to redeem · $60 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 1999Redeemedcert 1999-859-02
Sold Jun 14, 1999 for $245 · redeemed Jul 21, 1999 (37 days)
Paid $31 to redeem · $11 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 1998Redeemedcert 1998-914-01
Sold Jun 15, 1998 for $35 · redeemed May 28, 1999 (347 days)
Paid $31 to redeem · $11 interest to the certificate holder
Who owns it
2 sources differ
Owner names as reported by independent public records — discrepancies may indicate recent transfers or data lag.
Auction list says…
Assessor says…
THOMAS, THOMAS E & THOMAS, CONNIE J
mismatches Treasurer
Treasurer says…
THOMAS, THOMAS E
Mailing: THOMAS, CONNIE J 2805 CHICAGO AVE DES MOINES IA 50317-8362
Owners of record · Assessor
THOMAS, THOMAS ETitle Holder2002-06-139182/852
THOMAS, CONNIE JTitle Holder
Property details
Assessor
Location
- Address
- 2805 CHICAGO AVE
- City
- DES MOINES
- Zip
- 50317
- Jurisdiction
- Des Moines
- District/Parcel
- 060/00540-000-000
- Geoparcel
- 7923-31-478-004
- Status
- Active
- School
- Des Moines
- Nbhd/Pocket
- DM14/Z
- Tax Authority Group
- DEM-C-DEM-770131
- TIF
- 3/DES MOINES ACCENT UR
- Submarket
- Northeast Des Moines
- Appraiser
- Paul OConnell, 515-286-2240
Land
- Square Feet
- 4,440
- Acres
- 0.102
- Frontage
- 37
- Depth
- 120
- Topography
- Normal
- Shape
- Rectangle
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Unbuildable
- No
Lot dimensions
GIS · centroid 41.6043, -93.5618
Acres: 0.102
Lot sqft: 4,422
Perimeter: 313 ft
Title & transfer history
1 transfer · Assessor
Recorded deed chain joined to sale prices. Shows ownership only — not mortgages or liens, which the assessor does not publish.
Last market sale
$25,000 · May 17, 1995 · to WILSON, CONNIE J
May 17, 1995Land contract$25,0007195/992 Multiple Parcels
WILSON, CONNIE J ← RAWSON, ROGER A
Zoning
1 record · Assessor
| Zoning | Description | SF | Assessor Zoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| N3B | N3b Neighborhood District | — | Residential |
Photos
1 · Assessor
Tax assessment history
16 rolls · Assessor
Assessed value set by the Polk Assessor each roll year (Iowa revalues in odd-numbered years). Totals combine land and improvements; change is versus the prior roll. Linked years open the official assessment-roll notice.
Year
Land
Improvements
Total
Property tax
Change
1999
$3,010
$0
$3,010
Residential
$72
Sept: $36
March: $36
+10.3%
1997
$2,730
$0
$2,730
Residential
$66
Sept: $33
March: $33
+10.1%
1995
$2,480
$0
$2,480
Residential
~$46
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Property tax is the actual net tax billed by the Polk Treasurer (before any late interest or fees). Values prefixed "~" are estimated (assessed × Iowa rollback × consolidated levy) for years not yet billed or predating the online record. Use the county's official tax estimator →
If you bid & win
Lien purchase$149
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$185+$36 interest
If redeemed at its history avg~153 days → Nov 2026 · 5 mo$164+$15 interest
If taken to deed$14k assetat a 100% bid
Iowa bids down the percentage of undivided ownership (§446.16, floor 1%). A contested parcel may convey only a fractional interest, so the deed play is realistic mainly when little or no competition bids it down.
Accrues $3/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $185 total+$36
Redemption notice21 mo · $212 total+$63
Deed eligibility24 mo · $221 total+$72
Hard cap36 mo · $256 total+$107
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $149 lien — each partial month counts whole (§447.1). Excludes subsequent taxes and recoverable costs.
Estimates only. Not legal or financial advice.
Data sources
Every fact on this page comes from a public county system. Click to view at source.
Rules & Iowa law
The statutes that govern tax sales, redemption, and deeds.